Stolen car wrecked in failed getaway

A man was arrested early Monday for reportedly fleeing from police in a stolen car.

Francisco Chism, 27, was arrested on suspicion of auto theft, eluding and driving under suspension.

About 5:15 a.m., William Montoya flagged down officer Albert Martinez to report his 2005 Pontiac Vibe stolen. Montoya said his keys were lost and his vehicle missing from his apartment, located in the 100 block of East Eighth Street.

About 30 minutes later, officer Darren Kochis found the car parked running with its lights on in an alley near Fourth Street and Troy Avenue, an affidavit said.

As Kochis approached in his cruiser, the driver of the Pontiac, later identified as Chism, sped away and crashed into a chain-link fence. Chism drove away onto westbound Fourth Street.

The affidavit said the car hit a curb and became immobilized. Chism fled on foot for a distance but tripped and was arrested by police.

Chism, of the 1100 block of Palmer Avenue, was being held in Pueblo County jail in lieu of $20,000 bail.

Burglary Bruner Park

Electronics and jewelry worth $2,500 were stolen Monday from a home in the 700 block of Belmont Avenue.